Message from the Foreign Minister

Chapter 1 INTERNATIONAL SITUATION IN 2002
An Overview
Regional Situation
Special Events

Chapter 2 CHINA'S DIPLOMATIC WORK IN 2002
An Overview
China's External Relations
Special Events

Chapter 3 CHINA'S RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tang Jiaxuan at 57th Session of the UN General Assembly
Active Participation in International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
Active Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations
A Constructive Role in Seeking a Peaceful Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Foiling Taiwan Authorities' Attempt to "Participate" in the UN
China's Other Efforts at the Security Council
Disarmament and Arms Control
Active Participation in UN Human Rights Activities
China's Activities in the UN Economic Field
China's Activities in Multilateral Cooperation on Social Issues

Chapter 4 TREATY AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF CHINA'S DIPLOMACY
Brief Introduction
Bilateral and Multilateral Treaties
China's Activities in the Legal Field of the United Nations
China's Activities in Relation to the Law of the Sea
China and the International Environment Laws
China and the International Human Rights Instruments
Territorial and Boundary Affairs
Mutual Legal Assistance and Cooperation
Treaty and Legal Work in Other Fields

Chapter 5 THE PRESS AND INFORMATION WORK IN CHINA'S DIPLOMACY
Explaining China's Foreign Policies
Facilitating the Work of Foreign Correspondents
Exchange with Other Countries
MFA Website Operation and Management

Appendixes
Appendix 1 Chronicle of China's Major Diplomatic Activities in 2002
Appendix 2 Important Diplomatic Documents
Appendix 3

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